Virginia § 13.1-570 - Violations punishable by Commission
Full text of Virginia Code of Virginia § 13.1-570 — Violations punishable by Commission, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13.1-570. Violations punishable by Commission
The Commission may, by judgment entered after a hearing on thirty days' notice to the defendant, if it be proved that the defendant has knowingly made any misrepresentation of a material fact for the purpose of inducing the Commission to take any action or to refrain from taking action, or has violated any provision of this chapter or any order, rule, or regulation of the Commission issued pursuant to this chapter, impose a civil penalty not exceeding $25,000, which shall be collectible by the process of the Commission as provided by law.
Each franchise entered into contrary to the provisions of this chapter shall constitute a separate violation. The Commission may request the franchisor to rescind any franchise and to make restitution to the franchisee. If the franchisor complies with the request, the Commission shall consider such compliance in determining whether a penalty should be imposed on him on account of that illegal franchise, and if so, the amount of such penalty.
1972, c. 561; 1990, c. 31; 1991, c. 475; 2000, c. 166.
Source: official Virginia text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Virginia § 13.1-570
What does Code of Virginia § 13.1-570 cover?
Section 13.1-570 ("Violations punishable by Commission") is part of the Code of Virginia, the codified statutory law of Virginia. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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